Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301,320, 451,980 and 104,328
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 301,320, 451,980 and 104,328 is: 156,492
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
301,320 : 451,980 = 104,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
301,320/451,980 = 104,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
301,320x = 451,980 × 104,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
301,320x = 47,154,169,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,154,169,440/301,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 156,492
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